Problem with Rebuilding
Me like many Liberals are facing an identity crisis. We have no longer became the natural governing party of Canada we are rather seen as another left wing party. In…
July 2011
Star Readers ‘Weigh In’ On Rob Ford’s Performance
Although not a resident of Toronto, I always find it difficult not to pay attention to the goings-on in 'The Big Smoke,' as its citizens are found of calling their…
On primary purposes
Yes, it's striking enough that multiple parties' MPs went out of their way to destroy information about constituent requests to make it harder for new NDP MPs to do their…
Tim Hudak Would Seek to Defund Abortion Services in Ontario
Currently, women in Ontario who are in need of undergoing an abortion procedure have the “luxury” of having the services covered under Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP). As suggested in the…
Glory vs. Effort
Hmm . . . this seems depressingly accurate. Alltop is all glory, man. You could even say it’s a hole full of it! a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunchbreath/5956858216/”>glory v. effort, a photo by…
can you hold hands in the San Fran Jewish Museum?
Levikow was in the gallery with her partner when she noticed a young lesbian couple in heated conversation with a security guard. “They were holding hands,” Levikow said, “and he…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- David Olive chimes in on the toxic effects of inequality:Many of us did not engage in “excess,” yet are struggling to make ends meet.…
The bitch is in heat again
Do not rejoice in his defeat, you men. For though the world has stood up and stopped the bastard, the bitch that bore him is in heat again. —Bertold Brecht,…
Canada prepares to de-register Norway masscre weapon
Preparing to massacre his fellow Norwegians, Anders Berhing Breivik found it impossible to illegally acquire a machine gun.Having failed in that effort, he purchased a Ruger Mini-14 which he described…
Guardian: we can no longer ignore the far-right
Al Queda has been the go-to boogieman when acts of violence are perpetrated in western countries. The media, fed by right wing pundits and bloggers, does the full knee-jerk reaction,…
Music for a Sunday: Amy Winehouse, RIP
Calle 13 posted this video to their official page with the comment: “Wow, Amy Winehouse died! What a shame, she had a tremendous voice!” I think that about sums it…
today in new york: joy, normalcy, equality
Today in New York City, some families will celebrate their love and commitment, because the law has finally caught up with reality. 2 Dads, 2 Daughters, 1 Big Dayby Frank…
Rumpole and Food for Thought
The Mighty Ceeb is at it again with another story that distorts the information they started with. “Severe crime soaring in N.L.” scrams the website headline. The second paragraph: Statistics…
The Winnipeg Air Canadas Unveil Their Logo
How incredibly original. And come to think of it, it's high time that an NHL team had a maple leaf featured in its logo to celebrate our great nation, don't…
Guardian: we can no longer ignore the far-right
Al Queda has been the go-to boogie man when acts of violence are perpetrated in western countries. The media, fed by right wing pundits and bloggers, does the full knee…
Maintaining the right in Manitoba
You’re speeding to hospital with your spouse, who is in advanced labour, suffering considerable pain and bleeding on the seat. A police car appears. To escort them to hospital, like…